Is 40 too old to become a plumber? -

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Join Date: Jan 2009

Posts: 4

Go for it mate I started at 30 from the Army I spent a fortune on advertising all a waste of time all you need is a sign written van. If you do a good job don’t take the pee with your prices and can talk to people you’ll find the work will come rolling in you can’t buy the trust people have in a friend recommending you and as for the guy that said £100 a week I think you’ll be presently surprised

 

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Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: leeds

Posts: 326

That was me that said 100 pounds , I am now making a lot more than that now thank God ! Good luck

 

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Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: Derbyshire

Posts: 276

how long were you earning £100 a week for? did you sign write your van?

 

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Join Date: Jan 2009

Posts: 4

Just worked out my labour rates I made at the beginning hope it helps, this is starting halfway through Sept 2004 labour only Sept £110 Oct £0 Nov £2064 Dec £880 Jan £2057 and I was under charging so it can be done just remember the best thing you can do is be honest and keep the customer informed

 

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Join Date: May 2009

Posts: 23

nah if u are able to lift the tool bag u should be fine - btsc seemed ok but i thought 10 k was too much - i went with OLCI for 5 k for nvq 2 level instead
if u cam crawl under a bath and dont mind being a contortionist under sinks u will be fine LOL
it very varied - it can pay good but u cant screw too many times coz word gets around so make sure u learn as much as u can
it will always be summin to fall back on- i am thinking of doing another business too but u can earn a packet over xmas wiv call outs - he he
oh and earning a hundred pound a week for a year i dont beilive that - u can earn that in half a day
good luck

 

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Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: Essex

Posts: 487

No, I am 41 and haven't been going for that long. Not earning a fortune but it is improving slowly, I had a very basic tool kit and I seem to be adding to it constantly.

Also bits and bobs, if there not to expensive I will buy 2, you get to know what you use constantly.

Just a quick diversion, I haven't got my van sign written, Does it really help?
Cost? when customers call you do you ask where they got your number.....

 

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Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: leeds

Posts: 326

I have my van sign written and have had jobs from it usually while i am parked outside someone elses house or leaving it in b and q carpark all afternoon

 

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Join Date: Mar 2009

Posts: 4

Go for it, i have just completed my 6129 and water regs at NTPS in hyde and i am 43 !! I was an engineer prior to changing career and found the guys at NTPS full of knowledge without doing the hard sell and have been supportive since i have gone on my own.